Alerts

Knockdown - Greater Alarm Structure Fire 10/12/2021 INC#0250

Knockdown - Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0250; 05:42AM; 828 E Florence Av; https://bit.ly/3FEbX7r; Florence; 92 LAFD Firefighters took just 38 minutes in defensive operations to extinguish flames, confining fire damage to a 50' x 75' one-story commercial building, as well as an adjacent two-story commercial building and nearby automobiles. One or more the buildings are believed to be the site of a previous fire. No injury. Fire cause remains under investigation.; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 BC18 BC4 CM22 E203 E21 E221 E233 E264 E266 E3 E33 E46 E57 E64 E65 EM11 EM13 HR3 RA21 RA33 RA833 SQ21 T21 T3 T33 T64 T66 UR3 UR88; CH9; 13 14 15; Brian Humphrey

Greater Alarm Structure Fire 10/12/2021 INC#0250

Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0250; 05:04AM; 828 E Florence Av; https://bit.ly/3FEbX7r; Florence; PRELIM: 92 LAFD Firefighters in defensive operations battling flames in a 50' x 75' one-story commercial building with fire through roof, as well as adjacent automobiles and nearby structures threatened.; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 BC18 BC4 CM22 E203 E21 E221 E233 E264 E266 E3 E33 E46 E57 E64 E65 EM11 EM13 HR3 RA21 RA33 RA833 SQ21 T21 T3 T33 T64 T66 UR3 UR88; CH9; 13 14 15; Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision 10/12/2021 INC#0239

Traffic Collision; INC#0239; 04:49AM; 1855 E Washington Bl; https://bit.ly/3oVjBVo; Downtown; PRELIM: 4 vehicle traffic collision with entrapment. As many as seven patients. No further details. Media Inquiries: LAPD Central Traffic Division (Incident #546); FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E10 E17 E209 E210 E9 EM1 EM11 EM13 HR3 RA10 RA14 RA17 RA209 RA4 RA810 RA814 RA9 T10 T9; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Fatal Traffic Collision 10/11/2021 INC#0100

Fatal Traffic Collision; INC#0100; 01:31AM; 11000 W Burbank Bl; https://bit.ly/3FBR6lq; North Hollywood; PRELIM: Solo vehicle severely damaged after striking pole, and on fire upon LAFD arrival. At least two persons (unknown age/gender/affiliation/circumstances) discovered deceased within vehicle. Media Inquiries: LAPD Valley Traffic Division (Incident #279); FS 60; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 E102 E260 E86 E89 EM11 EM14 HR3 RA102 RA86 RA860 RA889 RA89 T60 UR88; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Hazardous Materials 10/10/2021 INC#1108

Update Hazardous Materials; INC#1108; 08:00PM; 617 W 7th St; https://bit.ly/3ltkvWV; Downtown; The one LAPD Officer and one LAFD Firefighter who earlier became ill with blurred vision and tingling hands after contact with a combative male civilian at a retail pharmacy, have been treated and released from an area hospital. Though an early evaluation of both responders attire by LAFD HazMat experts detected the presence of cocaine, there is currently no information regarding other contaminants being involved. No other injuries among workers or bystanders have been reported, and no escalating or on-site hazard was identified. Further Media Inquiries Regarding the Incident or Suspect: LAPD Central Division Incident #2849; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E17 E209 E21 E221 E9 E95 EM1 JT6 RA10 RA11 RA13 RA9 SQ21 T21 T9; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Update Hazardous Materials 10/10/2021 INC#1108

Update Hazardous Materials; INC#1108; 05:35PM; 617 W 7th St; https://bit.ly/3ltkvWV; Downtown; One LAPD Officer and one LAFD Firefighter suddenly became ill after contacting a male civilian who was or had been in the custody of a security officer at the retail pharmacy. Both responders, as well as the civilian (3 patients total) remain in fair condition with unspecified complaints. No other injuries among workers or bystanders was reported, and no escalating or off-site hazard has been identified. The LAFD Hazardous Materials Squad has been redirected to an area outside the receiving hospital, where all three patients have received a decontamination shower. The LAFD Hazmat experts will examine them, as well as all three ambulances, to determine what if any irritating substance may be involved.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E17 E209 E21 E221 E9 E95 EM1 JT6 RA10 RA11 RA13 RA9 SQ21 T21; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Assault 10/10/2021 INC#1108

Assault; INC#1108; 04:22PM; 617 W 7th St; https://bit.ly/3ltkvWV; Downtown; PRELIM: Civilian assailant at retail pharmacy appears to have contaminated one or more first responders with an unidentified substance, causing what appears to be minor irritation. No other injuries reported. No escalating or off-site hazard has been identified. Out of an abundance of caution, an LAFD Hazard Materials team will survey the premises and attempt to identify the substance.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E17 E209 E221 E9 E95 EM1 JT6 RA10 RA11 RA13 RA9 SQ21 T21; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Update Hiker Rescue 10/10/2021 INC#0975

Update Hiker Rescue; INC#0975; 03:20PM; Bee Canyon - Santa Susana Mountains; https://bit.ly/3aFsie9; Granada Hills; Moments before he was to be hoisted into the hovering LAFD rescue helicopter, the patient adamantly declined further assistance from LAFD against medical advice. As the man walked away from the location with a companion, the LAFD helicopter trailed him at a safe altitude to assure his safety, until he could be escorted by LAFD ground personnel to his vehicle parked near O'Melveny Park.; FS 18; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E18 E287 H2 H4 HA2 HA4 RA18 RH114 T87; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Hiker Rescue 10/10/2021 INC#0975

Hiker Rescue; INC#0975; 02:46PM; Bee Canyon - Santa Susana Mountains; https://bit.ly/3aFsie9; Granada Hills; LAFD ground and air response to a suddenly ill adult male hiker on or near a remote trail in O'Melveny Park. An LAFD rescue helicopter has lowered a Paramedic to medically evaluate and assist the victim, and will soon assist in hoisting the patient aboard the hovering helicopter, where in-flight care will be provided during direct transport to an area hospital.; FS 18; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E18 E287 H2 H4 HA2 HA4 RA18 RH114 T87; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 10/08/2021 INC#1184

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1184; 04:54PM; 6108 S Main St; https://bit.ly/3wBvd02; Florence; Thirty LAFD firefighters quickly knocked back the bulk of the flames from the outside and transitioned to offensive (interior) fire attack to extinguish the flames in 12 minutes, sparing nearby buildings from danger. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 BC13 E21 E221 E233 E266 E33 E57 RA21 RA866 SQ21 T21 T33 T66; CH9; 12; Nicholas Prange